Job DescriptionAdvanced Specialist Pharmacist Waterford Job type: PermanentPrimary Duties and Responsibilities: Strategically and operationally lead, manage and develop the provision of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy servicesAchieve and maintain competence in the use and administration of relevant clinical information systems, including the Oncology/Haematology clinical information system (Be fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services, including services to specialised areas such as gastroenterology, surgery, oncology/haematology, and cardiology. Develop and review medication policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (including those for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)Manage the safe and cost-effective entry of new medications on to the hospital formulary, supporting colleagues in Pharmacy and other disciplines with expert advice and education as appropriate. Take a lead role in the safe and cost-effective management of stock shortagesAssist in the management of expanded access or compassionate use programmes, acting as the first point of contact for consultants to assist in the preparation of associated submissions to Drugs and Therapeutics Committee. Lead and oversee the development and maintenance of SOPsContribute to the provision of medicines information and advice on drug availability and procurement to clinical staff in relation to medicines. Collaborate with colleagues in the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to optimise workflows relating to medication management and use. Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines as part of the MDT. Identify and address deficiencies in medications management systems and processes, where applicable. Highlight any discrepancies, incidents, or deficits in services to the Chief Pharmacist, Director of Pharmacy, and General Manager as appropriate. Report and encourage reporting on incidents/near misses in to support management and mitigation of risk and to inform quality improvement initiatives. Audit compliance to good clinical practice standards in relation to medicines use e.g. with respect to labelling, storage, dispensing, and documentation. Develop and compile reports on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the PharmacyAssist with the timely provision and analysis of drug usage reports to Finance and Hospital leadership. As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drugs budget, through regular reporting, analysis, and horizon scanning. Identify drug budget savings in collaboration with the MDT to ensure optimal use of medications. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees and working groups as required e.g. Clinical Governance, Drugs and Therapeutics, Medication Management and Use. Propose, lead, and manage innovation and technological improvements in the Pharmacy service, preparing and presenting business cases for service development as appropriate. Co-ordinate service delivery with the other Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians, to ensure a high level of efficient and cohesive teamwork within the Pharmacy service. Assist in the recruitment, development, mentoring and motivation of staff to maximise performance and delivery of service objectives and priorities. Implement and maintain systems to ensure the effective induction and on-going training of all Pharmacy staff in the Pharmacy service. As appropriate and under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, supervise and line manage staff within the Pharmacy service. Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing their skills and assuming additional and advanced responsibilities. As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, manage performance of Pharmacy team members against measured and reported competency and performance metrics. Participate in the performance review and appraisal process as required. Ensure that systems are in place to promptly identify poor performance and that any individuals identified are appropriately managed and supported to achieve the required performance level. As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, oversee attendance and wellbeing within the Pharmacy team. Delegate tasks as appropriate to members of the team in line with skill set and job role. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with academic and research partners. Plan and organise a risk-informed audit programmeUndertake, co-ordinate, and publish Pharmacy practice-based research, ensuring that all relevant GCP standards are adhered to Participate in the Hospital's accreditation process. Qualifications & Experience:Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered. Have at last 4 years satisfactory post-registration hospital experience. Significant, proven post-registration hospital practice experience, with a broad clinical pharmacy experience and experience of line management. Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and role-specific learning. If you would like further information contact Nicola on or email